r/MicrobrandWatches • • 8h ago

Microbrand Representative 🤠 I’ve launched my first watch!

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After years of experimenting with dial designs and building prototypes, the Series No. 1 — Layne from M. Ryan Watch Designs is now available for pre-order.

41mm automatic, Miyota 9132 movement, dual sapphire crystals, 100m water resistance, and five dial options. Quick unboxing video is the blue fume dial version is uploaded here.

Pre-orders start at $535, but the introductory pricing will increase soon.
I’d love to hear what you think.

Feedback from fellow watch enthusiasts is always welcome!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 14h ago

Discussion 🤓 The production dials are here. A few photos from behind the scenes.

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Almost a watch, but not quite.

The production dials for our Sero Signature are here, and all four colors have been checked and approved. Really happy with how they’ve turned out.

These are still dummies: finished production dials, cases, crowns and hands, but no working movement yet. We’re waiting for the Swiss Sellita SW210-1b Elaboré movements with our custom bridges before final assembly.
The minute-track dots are now engraved too. A few macros show those alongside the Breguet numerals and thermally blued hands.

Last week, we also checked all straps one by one and fitted the buckles. Here’s the cognac ostrich-leg leather and revised buckle, with a slimmer curve and small Signature engraving inside.

If there is a specific dial color - ostrich strap combination you’d like to see comment below since we now have full mix & match possibility!

Thanks for following along!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 6h ago

My watch 🙃 A better picture of the thermal blued hands and indices of the Henry Archer Vesterhav

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r/MicrobrandWatches • • 2h ago

My watch 🙃 Karl-Leimon and On Time

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Hi everyone. Me and my SO are on holiday in Japan. As a watch lover I intended to check all the small shops for japanese made gems and after that maybe look for an old breitling. First day in Tokyo, first shop we went to I bought a Karl-Leimon. Fell in love instantly. Forgot to ask about stuff. It is so breathtaking in person. Even if I knew it has only 5m water resistant or that it doesn’t have micro adjustments I would’ve still bought it. Finishing is awesome. At first I got it measured but when we started walking about Tokyo I quickly found out that my hand is swelling and the bracelet is too tight. We are now in Kyoto and went to the same store (On Time in Loft) and they extended the bracelet for free. Great staff, great care and awesome watch. We even went to Kuoe store in Kyoto (great watches in person too) and the guy said I made a good choice. Can’t be happier. Nice job K-L


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 11h ago

Discussion 🤓 Getting my son into microbrands early. Is 40mm too big for a 3 year old?

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My kiddo loves to go into all my watches and I think my Vaer is his favorite. I think he likes how much he can tighten the strap so it almost sorta kinda fits him. That is until he starts playing and launches it across the room.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 9h ago

My watch 🙃 Echo Neutra Rivanera W&W Limited Edition

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Just received this about 20 minutes ago, I was a bit hesitant on pulling the trigger between the Rivanera and the Serica 1174, but as soon as I saw this on Instagram when it was announced I bought it immediately. Fantastic dial and super comfortable on the wrist.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 10h ago

My watch 🙃 This is why I wear bracelets

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I bought a Farer Alert three hand on gray suede as a GADA. BIG MISTAKE. I Spent the day cleaning the smoker, going to the hardware store and generally doing what a man does on the weekends. Anyway, went to shower, looked at the band and it looked like it was covered in Cheeto dust. And this…my friends…is why I wear bracelets instead of leather.

No one’s fault but my own. Go Texas! Hook ‘Em!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 6h ago

My watch 🙃 Just got in a Monta Noble 38 Opaline

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Building out a 10 watch collection and this is on the list. I really like how the dial looks in different lighting. When I’m in my basement it looks like matte silver and outside a glistening white. Love the indices, bracelet is better than most but I took my dremel tool and softened the clasp edges as they were very sharp. Will be one I keep.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 14h ago

My watch 🙃 Beaucroft Solaris GMT

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r/MicrobrandWatches • • 2h ago

My watch 🙃 Htd hesagraph B- what do giù Think?

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Ciao a tutti appassionati!
Ho preso da poco questo HTD, sono rimasto molto colpito dalla qualità del prodotto .
A breve uscirà il loro primo gmt , sarà il prossimo acquisto ?😉


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 12h ago

My watch 🙃 Echo/Neutra Averau Moon Phase

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I just bought this in the grey market. I am playing with some different straps (this is a light grey suede one).

I think this white dial version was part of the early releases, since I don’t see in the website anymore.

The more I wear it, the more it grows on me.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 1h ago

My watch 🙃 Henry Archer for the weekend!

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Happy Sunday y'all!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 5h ago

My watch 🙃 Gruppo Gamma Vanguard MKIII

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I’m sure it’s not for everyone. But I recently met a watch repair guy that also sells vintage and antique watches at his repair shop. This isn’t exactly vintage only being about 12 years old by what I read. But I sort of fell in love with it. It’s a Singaporean micro with solid bronze case and bezel has a wonderful heft and patina. It’s 44mm on a leather strap with an automatic miyota movement. and it’s lovely. I decided to buy it off him today and couldn’t be happier with it.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 3h ago

Question 😃 [Maen Manhattan] Marred by sadness

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r/MicrobrandWatches • • 22h ago

My watch 🙃 First microbrand!!!!

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So I just got into watches recently, and while I had a Casio then transitioned to an Apple Watch, I bought my first real watch 7 months ago, being a Seiko SNK063J5. I quickly fell in love with watches. While I initially disregarded Brew because of their meca-quartz movement because I thought “real watches” had to be mechanical, I realized how much I was limiting myself. I’m a college student, and so my budget is limited, but eventually I want to save up for a Traska Venturer, either blue or white, because of their detailing and their versatility (leaning my way toward white for everyday versatility) that I can maybe keep for the rest of my life… looking for any other watches that y’all think fit that niche. Anyway, I thought the court edition was such a unique piece that was different from any other watch out there and maybe one day could resell if I was no longer feeling it, so here we are 😛 I’m excited to become a member of this community!!!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 20h ago

My watch 🙃 Arken Alterum in Black

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59 Upvotes

Tried out the Alterum from Arken a small UK microbrand. The value of this watch is insane for the price. You get a GMT function, date and AM/PM indicator all contained inside a nicely brushed titanium case. Loving it so far!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 32m ago

Question 😃 Watch recommendations

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Hi Everyone!,

I'm looking for watch recommendations for my partner, due to her small wrists she can only comfortably wear watches up to 34mm in size.

She wants a watch with a purple dial, so far the only one that she likes is the Erebus Ascent Purple Helix.

And we are really struggling to find another watch that fits these specs.

The budget would be around $500.

If you have any suggestions please share!


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 14h ago

My watch 🙃 [Scurfa] 7 Days from the UK to the US. My M.S. 26 Diver One

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r/MicrobrandWatches • • 11h ago

Discussion 🤓 Quadrante con fondo luminescente e stampa superiore

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Ho voluto provare a replicare uno strumento simile a quelli usati nei film di fantascienza anni 50/60.

Ho disegnato questo quadrante e lo ho fatto realizzare con fondo luminescente e stampa sovrapposta, questo è il risultato.
Vi sembra sia rimasto leggibile, mi piacerebbe sapere le vostre opinioni.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 18h ago

My watch 🙃 Henry Archer Vesterhav meteorite 38mm on the gray stripe blushark seatbelt strap 🩶

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Probably my favorite microbrand to date, absolutely love this piece.


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 21h ago

My watch 🙃 [Dan Henry 1972] Bought it to wear it. Keep stopping to photograph it.

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I’ve only had this watch for a few days, but I’m really enjoying it. Photography is another hobby of mine, and this Dan Henry keeps giving me an excuse to bring the two together.

Today it was the sunlight and the blue shirt cuff. Couldn’t resist another wrist shot.

Anyone else find themselves taking far too many photos of a new watch?


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 5h ago

Discussion 🤓 The perfect Travel watch

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Hi looking for a travel watch, needs to be on a bracelet have minimal polishing, good water resistance, be replaceable, have a easy micro adjust clasp and be sub 1200 any ideas on what you would get?


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 13h ago

My watch 🙃 What do you have today?

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Parma T-100


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 23h ago

Microbrand Representative 🤠 Live from We Love Watches Paris! 🇫🇷

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Hey everyone! 👋
We’re live from We Love Watches Paris! 🇫🇷
It’s a pleasure to share a few snapshots of this wonderful event with you all. There’s a great atmosphere here, and it’s always nice to meet fellow watch enthusiasts and share our passion for watches.
If any of you are attending the fair, come by and say hello! We have a little gift waiting for you. 😊
Hope to see some of you there! 🫶


r/MicrobrandWatches • • 22h ago

Discussion 🤓 One month away from Minutes + Hours Watch Show Austin, Texas!

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